Capitol Police are briefing congressional staff on Friday afternoon on planning efforts regarding a potential trucker convoy protest in Washington that could be similar to the demonstration in Ottawa, Canada.
Those invited for the 30-minute meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. EST include staff from congressional leadership offices, Appropriations panels in both chambers, the House Administration Committee and the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. Leadership of the offices of the House and Senate sergeants-at-arms, Capitol Police and architect of the Capitol are listed on the meeting.
A convoy of trucks traveled to the Canadian capital of Ottawa to protest pandemic restrictions, causing gridlock and resulting in arrests. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., a critic of vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions, expressed support for the protests to come to the United States, including Washington.
